Author: Eli George

In 1847, a Protestant church was founded in Black Rock, a village adjacent to the city of Buffalo. The church is still there 160 years later, celebrating its anniversary with its few remaining parishioners. A church built to seat 600 people now has only 25 scattered amongst its pews. Like the many churches around it, it faces the threat of closure. Instead of giving in, the parishioners of St. John’s United Church of Christ, located at 85 Amherst Street, are led by Reverend Fred Jensen. They stand defiant against the changing times in the hopes that their church will one…

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Webisode submission by Luanne diBernardo – First in a ten-webisode series that takes place in Buffalo. After today, an additional webisode will be added each Monday until the series is complete. From Luanne: HALF TIME is a 10-week webisode that most resembles a cross between Seinfeld and Sex and The City: Seinfeld because of its theme: a show about nothing. And Sex because each episode begins and ends with narratives that connect the themes within. HALF TIME is basically the time-out conversations had between four characters (three guys, one girl) who gather every Sunday to watch the game. Incorporating seemingly…

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I have been perusing the buffalo Rising website for at least a year, both elated over the list of projects happening in Buffalo in recent history and cringing when reading the negative statements made by those who seem to have given up hope. I have been watching development in Buffalo for the last 30 years (I remember one of the first articles that piqued my interest was an article in ’74’ or ’75’ that featured a full color image of the NFTA’s proposed Transportation Center by Cannon Design) and I can only conclude that there is no time like now…

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BRO submission by Bob Baker: As a former resident of Buffalo I have been interested in development of the outer harbor Buffalo waterfront. I believe development of the outer harbor waterfront is the pivotal key to a new image of Buffalo, and that it must be based on ONE main entity theme for recreation and clean water. My sole interest is to help Buffalo groom a waterfront they can enjoy and be proud of. Long before the diesel engines start, wrecking balls sway and rubble is carried from the waterfront, the plan must be accepted as one main project, and…

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Submitted by Jen Parker and Corinne Eberwine: Coming from the daughter of one of the chosen few in Martha Stewart’s pre-fame coven, that’s a pretty steep claim. However, I confidently encourage you to taste for yourself the elixir of almost scandalous deliciousness that Scarlet is now serving in honor of Fall’s arrival – the Pumpkin Pie martini. Corinne and I serendipitously happened upon this delightful concoction last night over flights of celebratory “mini martys,” and could not have been more enthralled with the perfect mixture of Modern Spirits pumpkin pie vodka, orange liqueur, cream and maple syrup – served in…

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Photos and submission by Corinne Eberwine and Jen Parker: It seems like everyone has some sort of story about the paranormal. They know someone who knows someone who once saw something that couldn’t be logically explained… they swore there was some sort of presence with them after the death of a loved one. We have likely all, in some way or another, at least toyed with the notion that there is something bigger than us in this world. Last night’s Haunted Allentown walking tour, featuring renowned local “ghost expert” Mason Winfield, certainly let us entertain this idea, while giving us…

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In developing countries, clean water and power are not always the norm. Buffalo State students will soon have a chance to experience another culture in a place where science meets harsh conditions. Experiments dependent on electricity may fail when the power goes out. The arsenic level may be so high it causes deadly disease and cancers. Six students from Eastern Mennonite University and Buffalo State will have the opportunity to conduct research in developing countries in the summers of 2008 and 2009. Steve Vermette and Kim Irvine, professors from Buffalo State, have not only worked in such an environment, but…

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